Photos with Santa in Queens

FREE Christmas in the GardenWHEN: Sunday, Dec. 2 , 12-5pmWHERE: Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing AGES: All WHAT: Enjoy live musical performances, photos with Santa, holiday crafts, tree lighting, and blowout sales at the QBG Shop! WHY WE LOVE IT: A wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit. WANT TO GO? 718-886-3800. queensbotanical.org.

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'The Nutcracker' By The Joffrey Ballet SchoolWHEN: Sunday, Dec. 16 , 3:30pmWHERE: LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at LaGuardia Community College, 31-10 Thomson Ave., Long Island City AGES: 5-12, Adult WHAT: This performance is a special one-hour rendition, and just when you think the excitement has ended, participants can visit Santa in the magical toyland. WANT TO GO? $20; $10 children. 718-482-5151. lpac.nyc.